Rhode Island Code § 11-9-20

Sale of matches
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(a) No person, firm or corporation that owns, manages or operates a place of business including vending machines shall knowingly sell, give or deliver matches to any child under the age of twelve (12) years. The owner, operator or manager of a place of business where matches are sold shall post a notice of this law conspicuously in the place of business in letters at least three-eighths of an inch (⅜") high. Signs required by this section may be provided, at cost, by the department of health. (b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.

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